Indy Meet - A Weekend of Fun! Follow Along With Us

[ADP]

Friday, Sept. 4th

Hi Everyone,

The 2nd annual Indy Meet is about to kickoff soon. I'll consider it started as soon as I pick up Shellyminnie at the Indy airport in a few hours. Many DISers are already on their way here by car or even plane. To say that I'm excited is and understatement. The planning for the meet started back in April and the weekend is finally upon us. There's been a good deal of planning and a lot of help from many other DISers behind the scenes. A meet like this can't happen without help from others. Everyone who is attending the meet is bringing some form of food, some even "kicked it up a notch" by bringing dishes only found at some of our favorite Disney restaurants. :woohoo:

For those who wish to look at the activitiy that occurred over the past few months feel free to visit the official Indy Meet thread located over on the "DIS Meets" board. We'll be updating that thread as well with information and photos from tonight's group dinner and tomorrow's main event.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2186294

Please feel free to post your thoughts and interact with us here during the weekend. We'll be checking into this thread throughout the weekend.

Some of the main activities planned are a silent auction to benefit Give Kids the World Village of Central Florida. We've got some great auciton items lined up thanks to some very generous people and businesses. The kids actviites will have their own space inside the building. Some of the kids activities include face painting, "Art of Disney Animation" drawing class, and decorating Kidcot masks (special thanks to Enrique at EPCOT's guest services for aquiring them for us). There will also be an adult scavenger hunt. Those who complete the hunt will be eligable for a fabulous prize. :) Other prizes will be awarded at the top of each hour during the meet. Some of the prizes include Disney gift cards, A Disney Halloween pack, Disney collectable watches, and much, much more. Oh! And how could I forget....Authentic Dole Whips will be served at the far end of the dessert table next to, what I believe, will be one heck of a cupcake display. :) I'd like to think Disney World has moved its address to Indy for at least one day. :wizard: Well, maybe not, but we can dream, can't we? :laughing:

Although I'm not sure how everything is going to transpire this weekend, the one thing I know for sure is we will be seeing several of our friends and making new friends this weekend while sharing in a common bond of all things Disney related.....And how on earth can you beat that!?!?! :grouphug: Yes, it is possible to carry the magic outside the parks......

More to come! :)

[calypso*a*go-go]

Wow -- sounds like great fun will be had by all! Can't wait for the updates on this thread!!! :goodvibes

[safetymom]

I hope you all have a great time. Looking forward to the reports.

[AnneR]

I'm in. If I can't be there, second best is following the live report.

Have a great time!

[TXYankee]

I am looking forward to following along.

I hope you all have a wonderful time!!:hippie:

[scarlett873]

Wooot!!

Cupcakes are waiting to be decorated...

Super secret sculpting project (with rice krispie treats) is done...

Gotta get ready to go so that i'll be ready to hit the town running when Tonya arrives!

I'll do my best to post pics from our 1st event tonight...:dance3:

[TXYankee]

Wooot!!

Cupcakes are waiting to be decorated...

Super secret sculpting project (with rice krispie treats) is done...

Gotta get ready to go so that i'll be ready to hit the town running when Tonya arrives!

I'll do my best to post pics from our 1st event tonight...:dance3:

Because of you I had sweet dreams last night. I was dreaming that I was eating cupcakes that I got in the mail. 12 cupcakes, each a different heavenly flavor, one more beautiful then the next. I ate them all. I wonder how many weight watcher points that would be!:hippie:

[chickie]

Have a terrifice time everyone in Indy! Wish we could be there, too. Looking forward to hearing about the meet. popcorn::Sounds like a fun weekend!:goodvibes

Please post some pics for us, too, if you can.

[TSWJan78]

Can't wait to hear more!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

I'm checking out the other thread Aaron, but I wanted to follow along here too.

[Madi100]

Can't wait to hear how it goes.

[mainegal]

Count me in as one of the Indy Meet followers.

[aspen37]

I will be following on both threads.

Have a great weekend everyone! Please take lots of pictures for all of us who couldn't be there. :goodvibes

[Cherinva]

I wish you all a wonderful time. I'll be following.

[DisneyKevin]

Have an awesome time.

Let me know if there is anything we can do from here!

[Madi100]

Have an awesome time.

Let me know if there is anything we can do from here!


I'm sure they'd appreciate it if you bought plane tickets and flew on up. But then I'd be really sad I wasn't there. So close yet so far away.

[Chelley00]

Have fun, fellow neighbors!

[kimisabella]

Have a great time everyone, I will be following along!

[wishspirit]

Have an amazing time! I'll keep an eye out for updates :)

[OKW Lover]

Have an awesome time.

Let me know if there is anything we can do from here!

How about a long-distance taunt? :surfweb:

[mejkjj97]

Have a great time!! Can't wait to see pictures and see updates

[DisneyKevin]

I'm sure they'd appreciate it if you bought plane tickets and flew on up. But then I'd be really sad I wasn't there. So close yet so far away.

I seriously considered it until we found out Pete would be away.

Also...after retina reattachment surgery, you will often times have a gas bubble in your eye. When you have to lay face down for the awful 7 - 10 days, the bubble rises to the top and holds the retina in place, allowing it to heal.

You are not allowed to fly for 8 - 10 weels as a change in pressure could make my eyeball explode. This is against Doctor's orders.:thumbsup2

I cant have nitrous oxide for similar reasons.

Gruesome...huh?

[firsttimemom]

...after retina reattachment surgery...


You are not allowed to fly for 8 - 10 weels as a change in pressure could make my eyeball explode. .:thumbsup2
?

southwest airlines thanks you.

(on a more serious note- I hope things are getting better!)

[ADP]

Hi Everyone,

We are back from our group dinner at Dave & Busters. We had a great time seeing everyone. When we arrived at 6:45 others had already showed up, and guess what....They were at the bar area. :)

After we all assembled we checked in at the podium. Our wait was around 10 or 15 minutes.
Here's a photo of the group assembled at the podium.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture256-1.jpg

And another shot.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture255-1.jpg

After our pager went off for our party of 16 we discovered we had a room of our own. A very pleasant surprise.
Here's a shot of the group in our own private room. :yay:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture257-1.jpg

After dinner many of us went out and hit the arcade. The arcade at Dave & Busters is pretty big. Many of the DISers were passing around arcade tickets to others. A very generous group. :)

So, tomorrow is the main event. The meet begins at 1:00PM, but a good number of us are getting together early to begin setting up the room. I have it on record that Chris (crazydisneyman) is bringing donuts and we are holding him to it. :)

More to come!

[aspen37]

Thanks for the update Aaron! It looks like you guys had a great dinner. I can't wait for the next update.:goodvibes

Have a great day tomorrow!

[Madi100]

I seriously considered it until we found out Pete would be away.

Also...after retina reattachment surgery, you will often times have a gas bubble in your eye. When you have to lay face down for the awful 7 - 10 days, the bubble rises to the top and holds the retina in place, allowing it to heal.

You are not allowed to fly for 8 - 10 weels as a change in pressure could make my eyeball explode. This is against Doctor's orders.:thumbsup2

I cant have nitrous oxide for similar reasons.

Gruesome...huh?

That is quite the gruesome possibility. Smart choice in staying home. I'm glad you are recoverying. I've been thinking of you.

[A.Mickey]

Dave & Buster's was a great time! Our private room was great!! One of the wait staff asked if we would like to bring the screen down and put on a sports game...I believe Matt piped up, "No, but do you have The Little Mermaid?" :rotfl:

Some pictures from the night:
Flattie Jaime taking sips of my drink
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/Indy/100_4803.jpg

Yummy Chicken
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/Indy/100_4804.jpg

Teriyaki Steak
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/Indy/100_4805.jpg

Someone won some tickets
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/Indy/100_4806.jpg

A Fun Night! :wizard:
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/Indy/100_4807.jpg

Can't wait for tomorrow :yay:

[tlcoke]

Had fun tonight at Dave & Buster's with everyone. Here are pictures I took during the Dinner.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0578.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0579.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0580.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0582.jpg

And the Food Porn - My Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and Seasoned Fries.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0581.jpg

[calypso*a*go-go]

Great pics! Please keep 'em coming!!! :dance3:

[scarlett873]

:wave2:

I was bad and didn't take many pictures tonight...I will be arming Matthew with his DSLR for tomorrow's festivities though...

We had tons of fun tonight! Whew...Dave and Busters can get $$$...but it was lots of fun anyway!

I drove Tonya back to her hotel for the night, which is just down the road from my house, and we sat out in the parking lot and talked for another hour. It's late and tomorrow's going to be a long, but good, day!

Goodnight!

[Launchpad11B]

It looks like you guys are having a great time! We miss you all. Keep the pics coming and someone please keep Chris (crazydisneyman) under control! :lmao::lmao:

[AnneR]

Sounds like a great evening. Can't wait to hear about what today will bring.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Oh how fun!!! Keep the pics coming. Love the flattie interaction. I cant wait to hear about today!!!

[cslittle999]

Great trip report. I just wish I was closer to Indiana so I could attend.

[kab407]

Hope you all are having a blast!!

Pictures please!!!!

[ADP]

Saturday, September. 5th

Hi Everyone,

Phew! What fun! Thanks to everyone for coming out today. We had a great time! A total of 65 plus were in attendance today. All the food and activites were great. Thanks to everyone for participating in all the activities; especially the silent auction. We raised $1500 for Give Kids the World throughout the course of the meet. GREAT JOB EVERYONE! And, special thanks to everyone who donated an auction itme or prize to the meet. Your generosity is much appreciated and helped make the Indy a meet a success for all the right reasons.

A meet like this doesn't happen without the help of many people. Thanks to everyone who played a role in making the meet a success. Just seeing the food on the table was an accomplisment. The food was awesome, and some dishes were over the top. A special thanks goes to Jason, Susan, Brandie and Matthew for doing such a wonderful job wit our Tiki Corner which included authentic Dole Whips and great cupcakes!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture265-2-1.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture267-2-1.jpg

Thanks to everyone who supplied food for the meet. The table was full of great food to sample. Yummmo!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture268-1-1.jpg

Somebody brought Mickey rice krispy treats!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture269-2-1.jpg

We walked into the hall this morning and everything was empty as we expected.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture259-2-1.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/CopyofPicture261-1.jpg

In the opposite corner of the hall we had kids activities. The kids activities included Art of Disney Animation drawing class, coloring, limbo contest on the front stage, Nemo Hot Potato game, and a Kidcot Fun Spot where the children could decorate their own Kidcot mask.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/CopyofPicture264-1.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture266-2-1.jpg

Art of Disney Animation
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture270-2-1.jpg

Part of the meet included a silent auction table which included items like a 7 night stay at Sheraton Vistana Resort and much, much more. Together we raised $1500 for Give Kids the World. Thanks Everyone! :)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/CopyofPicture263-1.jpg

So, another Indy Meet has come and gone. It was great seeing everyone again. This time we did something truly amazing. We raised money for a very worthy cause. It just goes to show you, having fun and doing something life changing at the same time is possible.

Until next year...."See You Real Soon"!!! :wave2:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/CopyofPicture258-1.jpg

[AnneR]

$1,500 WOW. Sounds like a great day.

[wdwscout]

Looks like everyone had a blast! It's so much fun when Disney fans get together. I love the idea of "Disney food" and the silent auction.
Everything- the kids area, art, decorations- great job.
$1500 is phenomenal! :thumbsup2
Great job for the Kids!

[jen3003]

Glad to hear everyone had a great time!!!

Way to go on raising $1500. for GKTW!!!

[cocowum]

Sounds like you guys had a blast! :goodvibes and did an awesome job raising money for GKTW! :cheer2::cheer2:

[Launchpad11B]

Great job Aaron, Brandie and the rest of you Indy DISers. You guys are the best! :thumbsup2

[Mouse Skywalker]

I seriously considered it until we found out Pete would be away.

Also...after retina reattachment surgery, you will often times have a gas bubble in your eye. When you have to lay face down for the awful 7 - 10 days, the bubble rises to the top and holds the retina in place, allowing it to heal.

You are not allowed to fly for 8 - 10 weels as a change in pressure could make my eyeball explode. This is against Doctor's orders.:thumbsup2

I cant have nitrous oxide for similar reasons.

Gruesome...huh?Gruesome indeed... exploding eyeball? Whoa. :eek:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Looks like a really fun party Aaron. Thanks for the update, and congratulations on raising $1500 for GKTW. That is fantastic!

[dpuck1998]

:thumbsup2 Sad I couldn't make it, but glad everyone is having a great time. I ended up working until 10pm or so Friday night, but do have the rest of the weekend off.

[exwdwcm]

awesome on the $1500 you guys!!! looks like a great time, i know many of us wish we could have been there.

cupcakes and rice krispies looked great Brandie! we are all anxiously awaiting our shipments. :rotfl2::thumbsup2

[TXYankee]

Looks like a great time!
Fantastic job raising $1500 for GKTW!

Any cupcakes left over?

[scarlett873]

awesome on the $1500 you guys!!! looks like a great time, i know many of us wish we could have been there.

cupcakes and rice krispies looked great Brandie! we are all anxiously awaiting our shipments. :rotfl2::thumbsup2For the record, I did not do the Mickey shaped Rice Krispie Treats. :)

I did the cupcakes and I sculpted the tiki head that sat in the center of the cupcake display out of rice krispie treats and fondant...I was quite pleased with how well he turned out!

[mainegal]

Looked like a fabulous meet. Good times for all!

[*NikkiBell*]

I am so glad that everyone had a great time (and that Kevin didn't let his eyeball explode lol).

Great job all!

[tlcoke]

Hi All, Here is some of my pictures from the weekend.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0610.jpg

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http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0608.jpg

[tlcoke]

More Photos:

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0616.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0604.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0618.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0597.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0596.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0589.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0587.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/Indy%20DIS%20Meet/100_0594.jpg

[tlcoke]

A few of us continued the Meet with Dinner on Saturday Night at Houlihans

Here is Food Porn from my Dinner at Houlihans. I had Soup & Salad.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0619.jpg

Small Side Ceasar Salad (I hate to see the size of their Regular Ceasar Salad)

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0620.jpg

Chicken Tortilla Soup


We then went back to Tonya's hotel lobby and Stayed up until 2:00 a.m.

Fun Day and Night had by all.

[tlcoke]

Sunday Morning we met and had brunch at the StoneCreek Dining Company.

Food and Fun before the weekend had to end.

Food Porn from my first trip to the Brunch Buffet:

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0622.jpg


The rest of the group attending the Brunch:

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0623.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0624.jpg

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Saying Goodbye until next time:

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0630.jpg

[tlcoke]

But wait there is more to come....

The Indy Meet moves to Louisville on Monday, September 7th for a mini meet with Tracey, Tonya and Kim (MommyCeratops) who was unable to come to Indy at the last minute.

Watch for more pictures later today from our Mini Meet in Louisville.

[Becx N Gav]

Not sure how I missed this thread :confused3 sounds like you guys all had a good time :thumbsup2 And WOW $1500 for GKTW - well done :banana:

I'm amazed at all the effort that everyone put in (all bringing food and doing all those things for the kids)

Looking forward to hearing about Louisville Tracey :woohoo: Hope you are having a great time :thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

Louisville Mini Dis Meet

Tonya, Kim and I met at Tumbleweed on the Riverfront. We had to dodge Bikers & Hikers to get here as we ran into the Mayor's Annual Bike & Hike event, which closed many downtown roads.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0631.jpg

We sat on the patio overlooking the Mighty Ohio river. In the background is the Belle of Louisville Steamboat rolling by on the River.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0632.jpg


After we ate we went and walked on the River Walk.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0638.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/tlcoke/100_0639.jpg

[shellyminnie]

Hey Everyone!!

Well I am back in hot, muggy Florida (:sad2:)after a wonderful weekend in Indy!! I had a blast seeing old friends and making new ones!! It was definitely worth the trip! Can't wait for next year!!

[aspen37]

It sounds like everyone had a great time. Thanks for posting pictures for all of us who could not make it. Maybe I will make it next year.
Great job on raising $1500.00 for GKTW!:thumbsup2

[MerriePoppins]

The INDY meet was fantastic !!! :yay: Great Friends, Great Food, Great Times :thumbsup2


It was wonderful to see everyone ! Thanks Aaron and Kim for all of their hard work :worship:

[Cherinva]

Sounds like the meet was a success. Glad everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks for the pics.

[safetymom]

Thanks for all the great photos everyone!!! Wish I could have met up with all of you.

[crazydisneyman]

Thanks to Aaron and Kim and all of the helpers, it was a wonderful meet!

I feel it will always be superior to the New England meet just as the Colts are superior to the Pats. :lmao:

Anyway, I did bring yummy donuts with chocolate on them on Sat morning as requested.

Paul, I was crazy as usual, but we really did miss you guys!
Thanks for thinking of us.

Thanks to Kevin for allowing us to call him this past weekend!
It really made the meet special.

Woo Hoo on the money raised for GKTW!

That's just awesome!

[shellyminnie]

Anyway, I did bring yummy donuts with chocolate on them on Sat morning as requested.



Yes you did, but you were still LATE!! :rotfl:

[TSWJan78]

[QUOTE=crazydisneyman;33490769]
I feel it will always be superior to the New England meet just as the Colts are superior to the Pats. :lmao: [QUOTE]

WOW Chris... I see how it is!! Bring it on the field!!

As for which meet will be better.. I am sure they will be great in their own "special" way.... Plus.. We have Mindy!!

[BilltM]

I feel it will always be superior to the New England meet just as the Colts are superior to the Pats.

Whoa!! I have some Disney Dollars to put up against that last part. :dance3:

[UrsulasShadow]

I feel it will always be superior to the New England meet just as the Colts are superior to the Pats. :lmao:

WOW Chris... I see how it is!! Bring it on the field!!

As for which meet will be better.. I am sure they will be great in their own "special" way.... Plus.. We have Mindy!!

That's right...I'm linebacker for the Pats this year!


Oh...you meant the Meet....yeah, that too!